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OCTOBER 24 · 3 GAMES ON THE RECORD · 1873–1874
On this date in 1874, BS1 beat HR1 11–8 while being out-hit 14 to 13.
The Committee has looked at all 3 major-league games played on October 24, from 1873 to 1874, and this is the one that does not behave.
Also on this date
| 1874-10-24 | HR1 at BS1 | 8–11 | 9.0 | |
| 1874-10-24 | HR1 at BS1 | 8–11 | 9.0 | 120 min |
| 1874-10-24 | PH2 at PH1 | 3–7 | 9.0 | by 4 |
| 1874-10-24 | HR1 at BS1 | 8–11 | 9.0 | 1,200 paid |
Unfair afternoons — won while out-hit
| 1874-10-24 | HR1 at BS1 | 8–11 | 9.0 | hits 14-13 |
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